The artistic interpretation of Tolkien's imagination can be breathtaking. Or it can be appalling... Join in on the discussion of the artistic representations and collectible items in the Tolkien universe.

This guy from Crawley in West Sussex has created a series of four pencil drawings as a Christmas present for his son. They are pretty impressive. He's drawn Frodo, Gollum, Aragorn and Legolas. I'm pretty sure he takes orders but at the very least, they are worth a look just because they're so detailed.http://www.crawleynews.co.uk/Incredible ... story.html

It's a problem I have with some art... why copy a picture EXACTLY. Yes, well done if you can learn to be so accurate with facial features from it, but after one or two you really need to work on your own versions. Otherwise... hey, just look at the original photo? To be honest, the pictures aren't even that amazing, nothing special. (Sorry if the guy happens to see this... just work on your own stuff and it'll be great, I'm sure!:)) I sound right critical, oh dear.